I’m a classical music specialist, performer, and music operations professional with a background across performance, music technology, and digital music ecosystems. I trained in classical voice and early music at the Amsterdam Conservatory and Stockholm Opera Studio, and have also worked professionally with the Nederlands Kamerkoor alongside roles at Google, YouTube Music, and Nielsen (Gracenote). For three years at YouTube Music, I also consulted on classical playlist programming and repertoire selection, combining deep knowledge of opera, sacred music, orchestral works, and vocal interpretation with a strong understanding of how music shapes emotion, atmosphere, and storytelling. Alongside my artistic work, I’m experienced in sourcing, reading, preparing, and editing sheet music for rehearsal and performance contexts. I’m particularly interested in how carefully chosen classical works and arias can elevate narrative and emotional impact within film and television.

Emma Wessleus

I’m a classical music specialist, performer, and music operations professional with a background across performance, music technology, and digital music ecosystems. I trained in classical voice and early music at the Amsterdam Conservatory and Stockholm Opera Studio, and have also worked professionally with the Nederlands Kamerkoor alongside roles at Google, YouTube Music, and Nielsen (Gracenote). For three years at YouTube Music, I also consulted on classical playlist programming and repertoire selection, combining deep knowledge of opera, sacred music, orchestral works, and vocal interpretation with a strong understanding of how music shapes emotion, atmosphere, and storytelling. Alongside my artistic work, I’m experienced in sourcing, reading, preparing, and editing sheet music for rehearsal and performance contexts. I’m particularly interested in how carefully chosen classical works and arias can elevate narrative and emotional impact within film and television.

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I’m a classical music specialist, performer, and music operations professional with a background across performance, music technology, and digital music ecosystems. I trained in classical voice and early music at the Amsterdam Conservatory and Stockholm Opera Studio, and have also worked professionally with the Nederlands Kamerkoor alongside roles at Google, YouTube Music, and Nielsen (Gracenote).

For three years at YouTube Music, I also consulted on classical playlist programming and repertoire selection, combining deep knowledge of opera, sacred music, orchestral works, and vocal interpretation with a strong understanding of how music shapes emotion, atmosphere, and storytelling. Alongside my artistic work, I’m experienced in sourcing, reading, preparing, and editing sheet music for rehearsal and performance contexts.

I’m particularly interested in how carefully chosen classical works and arias can elevate narrative and emotional impact within film and television.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Swedish
Fluent
Norwegian
Advanced
Dutch
Advanced

Work Experience

Producer / Performer at Nederlands Kamerkoor
January 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Worked across performance and production-related activities within one of the Netherlands’ leading professional choirs. Supported artistic coordination, rehearsals, and performance preparation within professional classical music environments. Collaborated with musicians, conductors, and creative teams across high-level vocal productions.
Freelance – Classical Music, Media & Creative Consulting
January 1, 2023 - Present
Provided music-related consulting, research, and creative support across media and technology projects. Supported creative teams with emotionally informed music recommendations and contextual research. Collaborated remotely across international creative and production environments.
Programmer Analyst & Music Specialist at Google / YouTube Music
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Managed UK music content operations and large-scale catalogue workflows. Worked extensively with music metadata systems and repertoire analysis across multiple genres including classical music. Collaborated across editorial, operations, and partner teams within large-scale music ecosystems.
Content Specialist / Analyst at Google / YouTube Music
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Supported global music content operations and editorial workflows. Worked with metadata accuracy, music categorisation, and repertoire organisation.
Freelance – Classical Music, Media & Creative Consulting at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Provided music-related consulting, research, and creative support across media and technology projects. Supported creative teams with emotionally informed music recommendations and contextual research. Collaborated remotely across international creative and production environments.
Freelance – Classical Music, Media & Creative Consulting at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Provided music-related consulting, research, and creative support across media and technology projects; helped teams with emotionally informed music recommendations and contextual research; collaborated remotely across international creative and production environments.

Education

Diploma at Amsterdam Conservatory (Oude Muziek)
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026
Diploma at Stockholm Opera Studio (Classical Voice)
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026
Classical Voice at Amsterdam Conservatory (Oude Muziek)
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026
Opera/Voice Performance at Stockholm Opera Studio
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026
Classical Voice at Stockholm Opera Studio
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026
Oude Muziek at Amsterdam Conservatory
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026

Qualifications

Music dramaturgy
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026
Operatic interpretation
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026
Script interpretation
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026
Production collaboration
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026
Sheet music sourcing
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet